No. 8,177 in German
instinct
An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in response to certain stimuli.
In a sentence
Der Instinkt eines Tieres hilft ihm, in der Wildnis zu überleben.
The instinct of an animal helps it survive in the wild.
Here, 'Instinkt' is used as a noun to describe the natural behaviors aiding survival.
Er hatte einen Instinkt dafür, gute Entscheidungen zu treffen.
He had an instinct for making good decisions.
In this context, 'Instinkt' refers to an innate ability or intuition.
Menschen können durch ihre Instinkte in gefährlichen Situationen reagieren.
Humans can react to dangerous situations through their instincts.
The plural form 'Instinkte' is used here to denote multiple innate traits.
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